mark81
Member
I got this cute camera from a frend...how sharp is the ROKKOR 1.8 lens? compering ...lets say to a LEICA lenses...
..just kiding, just wont ti know is it worth getting fixed.
thank u all!
..just kiding, just wont ti know is it worth getting fixed.thank u all!
camera.bear
Well-known
Mark,
The 7s is very similar to the Hi-Matic 9. Check out Bill Mattock's review of the 9.
http://www.growlery.com/minolta_hi-matic_9/
The 7s is very similar to the Hi-Matic 9. Check out Bill Mattock's review of the 9.
http://www.growlery.com/minolta_hi-matic_9/
racoll
Well-known
This camera isn't "cute"...it's downright impressive and I think you're going to be surprised at just how good it is. Read up on its features and capabilities and you'll see how well engineered a camera it is. The lens is awesome, and will quite likely make you want to dive into the world of Minolta RFs. I got mine on a whim, but now it rides in my camera bag most days with my "serious" gear because I'm so impressed with it.
FallisPhoto
Veteran
I got this cute camera from a frend...how sharp is the ROKKOR 1.8 lens? compering ...lets say to a LEICA lenses...
thank u all!
Quite sharp. It has almost exactly the same specs as the Canonet GIII QL-17, which is a fairly impressive piece of equipment. It is easier to get a 7S running too. I think you are really going to like that camera.
The most common problem with the 7S is that the self-timer will jam the whole camera solid if it sticks. Since old cameras that have not been CLAd in decades tend to have sticky self-timers, don't use the aforementioned self-timer until you have had it professionally cleaned and lubed.
Gaspar
Established
This camera is amazing. The lens is very sharp with lovely colour rendition. The only issue is ergonomics but you already know that if you have one.
Fred Burton
Well-known
The 7s is outstanding optically. And the good part is that you can buy one cheaper the the cost of the paint for the lettering on a new Leica lens!
I like the 7s ergonomics because it is a larger camera. But then, I also prefer to the larger M5 to the other Leicas, so your milage will vary.
I like the 7s ergonomics because it is a larger camera. But then, I also prefer to the larger M5 to the other Leicas, so your milage will vary.
racoll
Well-known
I rather like the size too, in spite of my love of compact bodies. I think this camera is incredibly underrated as it's a stunning performer with great features, but then I think a number of Minoltas are underrated.